Reza
Reza: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɛz.ə/ · /ˈɹeɪ.zə/
Meaning and origin of Reza
- A male given name from Iranian Persian [in turn from Classical Persian, in turn from Arabic], variant of Riza.
Etymology
Borrowed from Iranian Persian رِضَا (rezâ), from Classical Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”), verbal noun of رَضِيَ (raḍiya, “to be pleased; to be satisfied”).
How popular is Reza?
Since 1880, 9 girls and 1,206 boys in the U.S. have been named Reza (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11063 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1613 in 1978. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Reza FAQ
What does the name Reza mean?
A male given name from Iranian Persian [in turn from Classical Persian, in turn from Arabic], variant of Riza. Borrowed from Iranian Persian رِضَا (rezâ), from Classical Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”), verbal noun of رَضِيَ (raḍiya, “to be pleased; to be satisfied”).
What is the origin of the name Reza?
Reza is listed as a name of Iranian Persian origin.
How popular is the name Reza?
Since 1880, 9 girls and 1,206 boys in the U.S. have been named Reza (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11063 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1613 in 1978. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Reza a boy or girl name?
Reza is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 9 girls and 1,206 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.